Boadicea

Last year, Boadicea - a client with whom the Gorse Fox works - was discomforted by a problem with her shoulder. After prolonged medical attention, it was decided that surgical intervention was required, and so it was that Boadicea had an operation on her shoulder. Recuperation was long and slow.

Time passed and she became stronger. Though still could not raise her arm above shoulder height.

And so it came to pass that in these dark days of winter Andrex challenged Boadicea to a game of Badminton. This seemed unfair. A young, fit, male against a this poor young lady. The games commenced and Andrex was duly thrashed. Thrashed soundly. Thrashed comprehensively. Thrashed by Boadicea, who had had the operation on her shoulder, and could not raise her arm.

Andrex survived the verbal slings and arrows that were hurled his way throughout the day... and joined the team as we all met up for a night out. This started at The Old Post Office - which despite its name is actually a pub - then progressed to Cafe Mela for an Indian meal. The Gorse Fox was sitting near Boadicea and Peter the Silent. It was a pleasant meal in good company, and as we left the proprietor handed a voucher to the young woman in front. Next came Andrex, holding his hand out.

"Women only" said the proprietor.

Then he looked and decided Andrex would get the voucher anyway.

Some days are better than others.